The Shire

[FrancescaBaerald]

Hi!

Here's the second map a passionate collector of Tolkien related art commissioned to me.
Some of you may have already seen this map on my Facebook page together with some work in progress.

I wanted it to be colourful and alive. I hope I have managed to obtain that effect

As usual it's done with watercolour and ink on paper.

[Voolf]

Mesmerizing !... i can not find words

[Falconius]

Beautiful as always. Where's Bag End? I can't find it.

[gtwucla]

Awesome. You do amazing borders for your maps.

[- Max -]

Beautiful work, as always ! The frame (though wonderful) with the two trees is maybe a bit overpowered, it distracted me a bit from the map itself.

[Greg]

Beautiful, beautiful work once again Francesca! You never cease to amaze me with your work!

The frame (though wonderful) with the two trees is maybe a bit overpowered, it distracted me a bit from the map itself.

Also, as to Max's comment I don't necessarily think the border is overpowering, but I think it would have worked a tiny bit better if the outer parts of the frame were either significantly darker or lighter than the main map. But that's only a really slight nitpick to another really fine piece!

[Straf]

Another beautiful piece of work Francesca Thank you for sharing it.

[Matthew VE]

Beautiful once again, Francesca! The border is amazing! I do not think it is overpowering. I've been staring at the border for ten minutes and I'm still fascinated by it and finding new stuff. I love the robins and hobbits in the tree, the rabbit on hobbit hill, the ponies, Gandalf in his cart, the Old Mill and Ted Sandyman. I don't know how you do it!

And Falconius, to your question:

[Falconius]

And Falconius, to your question:

Thanks Matthew

[FrancescaBaerald]

Mesmerizing !... i can not find words

Thank you Voolf!

Beautiful as always. Where's Bag End? I can't find it.

Thank you Falconius! As for Bag End I think Matthew answered for me

Awesome. You do amazing borders for your maps.

Thank you very much Gtwucla!

Beautiful work, as always ! The frame (though wonderful) with the two trees is maybe a bit overpowered, it distracted me a bit from the map itself.

Thank you! And I know, I tend to put too many details and give too much importance to the border illustration. It is not easy to find the right balance

Beautiful, beautiful work once again Francesca! You never cease to amaze me with your work.


Also, as to Max's comment I don't necessarily think the border is overpowering, but I think it would have worked a tiny bit better if the outer parts of the frame were either significantly darker or lighter than the main map. But that's only a really slight nitpick to another really fine piece!

Thank you very much GLS! Yes, I could try to differentiate the border from the map using colours. It could be a great solution to the problem, thank you!

Another beautiful piece of work Francesca Thank you for sharing it.

Thank you Straf!!

Beautiful once again, Francesca! The border is amazing! I do not think it is overpowering. I've been staring at the border for ten minutes and I'm still fascinated by it and finding new stuff. I love the robins and hobbits in the tree, the rabbit on hobbit hill, the ponies, Gandalf in his cart, the Old Mill and Ted Sandyman. I don't know how you do it!

And Falconius, to your question:

Thank you Matthew! Sometimes my borders could be a little bit overwhelming I truly appreciate that you have noticed all the details. I'd like to see my maps more as illustrations with a story to tell. This is why I add too many details!

Wow... Your skill is overwhelming.
An absolutely incredible map!

Thank you Josiah!

This is awesome!!

Thank you TimPaul!

Absolutely Amazing. I could stare at it for hours!

Thank you very much Ravells!

Totally stunning

Thank you Mouse!!

Such beautiful work once again, love the tree as a border - your map are so inspirational and at the same time so dishearting in that I will never get to this level. Thanks for sharing and wish I could rep you, but will have to come back to do so. Just WOW!!!!

Thank you very much Snodsy! And don't worry about the Rep

Great work once again Francesca !

Thank you Thomrey!!

Oh damn, they keep getting even better.
Now I wish I had one of those on my wall

Haha , thank you Mat_r! I'm selling prints if you're interested